Singapore/Hong Kong – Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI’s portfolio of brands and businesses across...... Read More

Far from consumers being greedy downloaders, with no respect for intellectual property, new research from aggregator Soundbuzz shows that people are willing to pay for content they want – with Asia Pacific leading the way in mobile music sales....... Read More

Singapore – A spokesperson for MTV Asia has stated that the company is not going through a restructure exercise, and that “apart from (SVP) Ian Stewart’s plans to leave there are no other exits planned.” “On the contrary, we...... Read More

Kuala Lumpur – The Pussycat Dolls have been confirmed as the opening act of the MTV Asia Awards 2008, being held August 2 at the Arena of Stars, Genting – City of Entertainment, Malaysia. And popular Hong Kong actress...... Read More

Hong Kong – The third annual Music Matters Asia-Pacific forum at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong concluded June 5 on a high note, following some heated comments that telecommunication firms are making huge profits at the expense of...... Read More

Kuala Lumpur – MTV Networks Asia is bringing back its MTV Asia Awards (MTVAA) – set to take place at the Arena of Stars in Genting – City of Entertainment, Malaysia on 2 August 2008, to be hosted by...... Read More

Hong Kong – Principle Management CEO and manager of rock band U2, Paul McGuinness heads a lineup of senior music industry executives scheduled to speak at the third annual Music Matters forum to be held from June 3-5, 2008...... Read More

Speculation is mounting that REED MIDEM’s cross-platform content show AMAZIA is to be cancelled. Scheduled for 17-20 November 2008, at the HKCEC in Hong Kong, many exhibitors were confused at AMAZIA’s timing so soon after MIPCOM, just before the...... Read More

Music business trends in the digital age of today may well provide lessons for an audiovisual content business moving into the future. Calvin Wong looks ahead to the Music Matters conference in June 2008 for some insights... Read More

Hong Kong – The Asian Film Awards (AFA) will raise the curtain for the month-long Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2008 with a dash of glamour. To be held March 17, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center,...... Read More

The use of sexy soundtracks, both within TV shows and as music videos, is proving a harmonious synergy between TV networks and music labels. Television Asia Plus talks to Lily Ng, Executive Marketing Director, Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific),...... Read More

Illinois/Singapore – Motorola, Inc. mobile handset manufacturer and provider of mobile entertainment, has successfully acquired Soundbuzz Pte Ltd, a pan-Asian music provider. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to aid Motorola in expanding its...... Read More

Hong Kong — Bimbom Barkah has been named General Manager of Universal Music Indonesia. Reporting to Sandy Monteiro, Senior Vice-President of Universal Music Group International (UGMI) (ASEAN), Barkah is based in Jakarta to be responsible for all aspects of...... Read More

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